Decorative painters love the charming country landscapes found in rural America through paintings of rolling hills and farmlands dotted with sheep or old-fashioned farm houses. Now, anyone can paint these nostalgic scenes with the easy instructions found in Painting Americana. With this book, readers will learn: Simple techniques for painting hills, farm animals, trees, barns and more that even beginners can master; How to achieve rustic effects on wood and metal surfaces; 10 unique step-by-step projects, including a Pennsylvania Dutch design on a door crown and French country chickens on a bentwood box; Each stunning finished piece makes a perfect gift and/or family keepsake.